Patten is an advisor to the cooperative extension of the University of New Hampshire. Her professional experience also includes clerical/technical typist, recording secretary, and Summer Rumney Bible Conference.

Patten earned her diploma from Christian High School and attended The Kings College.[1]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Patten was appointed to these committees:

Elections

2010

New Hampshire House of Representatives, Carroll 4 general election (2010)

Candidates

Votes

J. David Knox (R)

4,057

Betsey Patten (R)

3,962

Christopher Ahlgren (R)

3,747

Steve Schmidt (R)

3,576

Louise Graham (D)

2,114

John White (D)

1,900

Gary Chehames (D)

1,875

2008

On November 4, 2008, Patten ran for the Carroll District 4 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, winning the second of four seats with 4,586 votes, behind J. David Knox (R) with 4,695 votes, and ahead of Stanley Stevens(R) with 4,472 votes, Christopher Ahlgren (R) with 4,184 votes, Beverly Woods (D) with 3,048 votes, John R White (D) with 2,749 votes, Ethan Hipple (D) with 2,483 votes, Kalin M Jordan (D) with 2,357 votes, and 12 votes for Others.[2]